Steeped in history, (visited by both Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie) this home has character and charm. It is an exceptionally interesting “B listed castle”. It has been sympathetically restored by its current owners to provide a magical yet welcoming and comfortable holiday home. Perfectly positioned near Stirling, Plane Castle has ready access to both Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as being an ideal spot to explore the north.

The castle with its spiral staircases, painted beamed ceilings, stone vaulted rooms and thick walls is full of atmosphere. The period detail is everywhere and yet you have comfortable warm bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms and splendid public rooms to make you comfortable. Plane Castle can be taken as 2 houses or one single property. It comprises the 1449 Tower House sleeping 4(+2) and the slightly later Manor House built in 1528 which sleeps a further 8 people.

Both properties can enjoy the magnificent gardens complete with ponds, rowing boat, ducks, sculptures and delightful planting of beech tunnels, wisteria walks and even a Hobbit House, and Wendy play-house! Neither of the properties are suitable for the less mobile tenant and the spiral stairs are steep. Young children should be supervised both on the stairs and in the garden where the water features are not fenced off.

The Tower  P109
Sleeps 4 (+2)

The hand painted medieval Hall with its original carved fireplace and open fire is an absolute delight and the later addition of a sitting room at the top of the tower gives you spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside. This is an ancient building and the rooms are set over 4 floors linked by steep staircases. The two bedrooms are on the second floor and share a bathroom. There is a futon bed in the 3rd floor sitting room. 

Outside you have access to the delightful gardens as well as a pretty sheltered seating area within the courtyard where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and soak up the history.

Nearby is historic Stirling where the Battle of Bannockburn took place and be sure to visit Stirling Castle. Edinburgh is 30 minutes away and there are many golf courses within an hour’s drive. It is a great jumping off point to explore Scotland in the knowledge you are returning to your own castle in the evening!

The Manor House P110
Sleeps 8 (+2)

You will be awed and delighted by this fantastic house with it huge Great Hall with its wonderful beamed ceiling and antique furniture is gathered around the roaring fire. At one end of this huge room is a dining area with the fire and comfy seating at the other. It is perfect for socialising and celebrating and has all the atmosphere and charm you could wish for.

With the Great Hall taking up most of the first floor, other public rooms are on the ground floor where four original stone vaulted rooms, provide a toilet, a cosy TV/Snug with secret stair, a dining room and a breakfast room where the cooking facilities are built into the original vast fireplace of the castle. It is a delightful and fascinating set of spaces. The 4 bedrooms are located on the second floor and have continued the sense of history and atmosphere with small castle windows that look out across the delightful garden.

This is a house to savour and is a marvellous venue for family gatherings and celebrations. It will delight young visitors who will love the castle and gardens and yet it is centrally positioned to enjoy seeing and learning about much of Scotland. Day trips to both coasts are easy and the beautiful Borders, Perthshire and Trossachs are all worth the journey.

The Tower:
Ground Floor: Kitchen/dining room with spiral staircase to first floor. WC and whb

First Floor: Great Hall with open fire

Second Floor: Double bedroom, twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath, electric shower over bath, wc and whb

Third Floor: Panoramic sitting room with wood burning stove. Small pantry/kitchen area. TV.

The Manor House
Ground Floor: Kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, TV snug. Cloakroom with wc.

First Floor: Great Hall with sitting/dining room and open fire.

Second Floor:  Victorian double bedroom with additional single and en suite bathroom with bath, shower wc and whb.  Edwardian double bedroom with whb.  Twin bedroom with whb.  Jacobean master bedroom with 4 poster bed, plus a single fold down bed en suite bathroom with corner bath, electric shower and held shower, wc and whb.

3 acres of garden with ponds, lawns and burns. BBQ and outdoor furniture

Linen and towels provided. Heating, electricity and logs for fire included.

The Tower
Both kitchens have, dishwasher, washing machine, electric cooker with double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave.

The Manor House
Electric cooker with double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine.

Good Housekeeping Deposit £500

Dogs restricted to ground floor in both properties

Shortbreaks are available out of season or last minute only